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Kiawah Island, South Carolina, in Charleston county, is 14 miles SW of Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 182 miles NE of Jacksonville, Florida. The town is located in the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. Kiawah Island has a population of 1,163.
In Kiawah Island, about 85% of adults are married. Lots of Kiawah Island people are married off.
You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Kiawah Island had a median family income of $83,829. People in Kiawah Island generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Kiawah Island than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Kiawah Island, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Kiawah Island. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Kiawah Island gave more campaign money ($11,775) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 98% of the housing units in Kiawah Island. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Kiawah Island is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Kiawah Island, 69% of commuters drive to work.
Kiawah Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Kiawah Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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